HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Rejecting all Bids for Power Plant Renovations RESOLUTION NO. 23-218
RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE POWER PLANT RENOVATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, City Council approved preliminary plans and
specifications for Power Plant Renovations. This project is to improve the women's restroom,
provide for gender inclusive restroom/shower facilities, and eliminate security access concerns at
the Power Plant. The restroom and shower facilities are not adequate to support a diverse
workforce, nor does the plant's access system provide the necessary security needed in today's
environment. This is the second time this project was bid, which yielded only one bid in 2022 and
came in at approximately $700,000; and,
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2023, one bid was received from Boyd Jones Construction of
Urbandale,Iowa,in the amount of$890,000. The architect's estimate was$489,650. The approved
FY 2022/23 Power Plant operating budget includes $400,000 for this project, along with$155,000
reallocated from the Turbine Deck Improvement project; and,
WHEREAS, because the only bid again came in significantly higher the architect's
estimate, staff requested the opportunity to reanalyze the project and determine the best course of
action to complete the renovation work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that rejecting all bids Power Plant Renovations is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS I Ith day of April, 2023.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 Ph day of April, 2023.